Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Annual Limits Relating to Financial Planning

The College for Financial Planning is one of the nation's leading providers of financial education. Every year they publish a printable reference sheet called the "Annual Limits Relating to Financial Planning". This document covers everything from IRA contribution limits to taxable standard mileage deductions. It's an informative fact sheet for all your financial planning needs.

Check it out here: http://www.cffpinfo.com/annualLimits.html

Monday, September 5, 2011

How can I get rid of student loan debt faster?

I have a grad school loan of around $43,000. The interest rate is 4.75% and I can only afford to pay $300 a month, which barely covers the interest. It is a degree in the arts and I have never been able to pay more than the $300 a month. I let the interest roll over the first few years foolishly, but started making regular payments in 2005 and I have only paid the loan down a thousand bucks from the original amount that I graduated with back in 1999. I am 41 years old, have no savings, and I work in the arts and fear that I will be paying off this loan into my 60s or 70s. What can I do to get this monkey off my back faster beyond the obvious -- paying more each month? — Name withheld, Jersey City

Read CNN Money's reply here: We understand your frustration...